I mean, what were the chances that were developing this thing?

Chalamet said, suggesting that the movie was in development well before the Hammer allegations.

Chalamet said the false reports that the movie was inspired by Hammer actually made him double-down on the film.

Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet,  Call Me By Your Name

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It made me feel like: Now Ive really got to do this.

Because this is actually based on a book.

Chalamet responds (reluctantly, the article notes), Disorienting is a good word.

WGA West building in Hollywood

He says that his preparations have not yet included meeting Dylan.

Now I would love to.